The Media's Biased Portrayal.

The role of media in shaping public opinion and influencing global affairs is undeniable in today's interconnected world. However, a critical examination reveals a concerning trend in the Western media's coverage of the Israel-Palestine conflict, which requires our attention. This article aims to shed light on the media's biased portrayal, highlighting the use of language that favours Israel and demonizes Palestine. Additionally, it explores the stark contrast in moral and legal standards applied to the Israel-Palestine conflict compared to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, ultimately questioning the media's role in perpetuating these inconsistencies.

The use of language in media coverage is a powerful tool that can subtly influence the way we perceive conflicts. In the case of the Israel-Palestine conflict, the Western media often employs language that favours Israel and portrays Palestinians as aggressors. The media frequently describes Israeli actions as 'retaliation' and 'self-defense,' while Palestinian resistance is labelled as 'terrorism' or 'violence.' This biased language perpetuates the narrative that Israel is merely defending itself against Palestinian aggression, disregarding the underlying causes of the conflict and the power dynamics at play. A striking disparity emerges when comparing the media's coverage of the Israel-Palestine conflict to that of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. While Israel's actions are often portrayed as defensive measures, Russia is consistently labelled as the villain. This double standard raises questions about the objectivity and fairness of Western media outlets in conflict reporting.

Israel's actions in the Israel-Palestine conflict have been widely criticized for violating various international laws and conventions. The International Humanitarian Law, as well as the UN Charter's Article 2(4) and Article 51, explicitly prohibit the use of force and aggression. Israel's continued expansion of settlements in the occupied territories, in violation of the Geneva Convention IV Article 49(6), further exacerbates the conflict.

Moreover, Israel's practices of collective punishment, as outlined in UN resolutions and the International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apartheid, are clear violations of human rights. The UN resolution 194(III) calls for the right of return for Palestinian refugees, yet Israel continues to deny this right, further perpetuating the cycle of violence and...